1.8 turbo project underway!
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Hi all,
I've had my '97 1.8 M-edition for a couple of years now and although it's great fun (especially in the wet), it needs a little extra something, so the turbo project is underway.
Budget ~$3k, target is good drivability and >180whp if possible. Only got as far as ordering a Megasquirt 2 kit and wideband O2 so far, planning on getting those in and running with some bigger injectors before I really screw things up by adding the turbo.
Already I'm in huge debt to the experts on this forum
, speccing the MS2 took some serious reading and I know it'll take some effort to get it hooked up properly (parallel install, aim is to pass the NC OBD2 inspection), but hey, I'm a geek so it's an interesting challenge!
I'll try to keep up a build log with pics as I make progress, as I hope others can learn from my mistakes.
I've had my '97 1.8 M-edition for a couple of years now and although it's great fun (especially in the wet), it needs a little extra something, so the turbo project is underway.
Budget ~$3k, target is good drivability and >180whp if possible. Only got as far as ordering a Megasquirt 2 kit and wideband O2 so far, planning on getting those in and running with some bigger injectors before I really screw things up by adding the turbo.
Already I'm in huge debt to the experts on this forum
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I'll try to keep up a build log with pics as I make progress, as I hope others can learn from my mistakes.
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I think your goals are achievable with your budget, just keep in mind that budgets and goals are always going to change. ![Party Kitty](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/birthday[1].gif)
Think tires, suspension, brakes, rollbar etc.
You are going the right way by MS first then turbo, saves you money in the long run.
I am of no help to a parallel instal, I had it easy owning a 94.
Best of luck, and get busy!
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Think tires, suspension, brakes, rollbar etc.
You are going the right way by MS first then turbo, saves you money in the long run.
I am of no help to a parallel instal, I had it easy owning a 94.
Best of luck, and get busy!
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